Murray State University

The Florida Gators are now looking to replace a legend. Billy Donovan’s decision to become the next head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder forces UF athletic director Jeremy Foley to hire a men’s basketball coach for the first time in nearly 20 years and replace one of the most successful coaches in school history. Foley hired the 30-year-old Donovan in 1996 to begin an unprecedented run of success at UF. The Gators won six SEC titles, appeared in four Final Fours and won two national titles during Donovan’s 19 seasons. Donovan was 467-186 at UF reached the 500-win club as a college coach in February. The 49-year-old is certain to one day land in the Basketball...

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The Florida Gators are now looking to replace a legend.
Billy Donovan’s decision to become the next head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder forces UF athletic director Jeremy Foley to hire a men’s basketball coach for the first time in nearly 20 years...